The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc

Senior Software Engineer - J2EE / Jenkins / Spring Boot

Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of direct software engineering experience
  • Proficient in Java and Spring Boot development
  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Knowledge of RESTful API design
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with database management (SQL and NoSQL)

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
  • Build and support microservices architectures
  • Integrate RESTful APIs for internal and external systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment
  • Contribute to CI/CD practices to enhance deployment efficiency
  • Manage source control and maintain code quality
  • Troubleshoot and optimize applications using monitoring tools

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • 401(k) plan with PNC match and pension options
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and vacation days
  • Educational assistance with select programs fully paid
  • Robust wellness program with financial incentives
  • Various family support benefits including adoption and childcare reimbursement
Full Job Description

Position Overview

As a Software Engineer Sr within PNC's Lending Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH or Dallas, TX.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and deliver scalable, high‑quality applications using modern Java-based technologies. This role focuses on developing microservices, integrating enterprise platforms, and contributing to a collaborative Agile environment. Responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Building and supporting microservices-based architectures that are scalable, resilient, and loosely coupled
• Developing and integrating RESTful APIs for internal and external systems
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams within Agile frameworks to deliver high-quality solutions
• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to improve deployment efficiency and reliability
• Managing source control and code quality using tools such as Bitbucket and automated pipelines
• Utilizing build tools like Maven or Gradle for dependency management and application packaging
• Troubleshooting and optimizing applications using monitoring tools such as Dynatrace
• Integrating with API management and gateway solutions including Apigee and DataPower
• Working with relational and non-relational databases to design efficient data models and queries
• Participating in code reviews, technical design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives

Core Technologies
• Java and Spring Boot
• J2EE and microservices architecture
• RESTful API design and development
• Agile development methodologies
• CI/CD practices and pipeline development (Jenkins Pipeline)
• Source control using Bitbucket
• Build tools such as Maven or Gradle
• Database experience with Oracle and SQL

Additional & Preferred Experience
• Containerization concepts and tools (e.g., Docker)
• Monitoring and observability tools such as Dynatrace
• API management platforms including Apigee and DataPower
• Front-end development with Angular
• Event-driven architecture and messaging systems such as Kafka
• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DB2)
• Exposure to container orchestration platforms

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description
  • Provides detailed technical design and development of software solutions using existing and emerging technology platforms.
  • Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs.
  • Writes code, tests and deploys software.
  • Prepares technical and procedural documentation required for software.
  • Maintains and debugs software.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

  • Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
  • Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred SkillsApplication Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, J2EE Technologies, Jenkins (Software), Maven, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, Spring Boot, User Experience (UX) Design

CompetenciesApplication Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting, Technical Writing/Documentation

Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

EducationBachelors

CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)

LicensesNo Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $86,250.00 – $158,125.00

Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 07/01/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visitpncthrive.com.

About The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc

PNC is a financial service company providing bank deposit products and services to its community. The company assets (as of December 31, 2011) of approximately $271.2 billion. PNC operations include a regional banking franchise operating primarily in nineteen states and the District of Columbia with more than 2,700 branches, online and mobile services together with 7,400 ATM machines, specialized financial businesses serving companies and government entities, and asset management and processing businesses.

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57,668 employees
Market Cap
$62.6 billion
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Net Income
$7.5 billion
Founded
1845
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